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naiad

noun
/ˈneɪæd/

Etymology

From Latin Nāïas, from Ancient Greek Νᾱϊάς (Nāïás, “naiad”), from νάω (náō, “to flow”).

  1. derived from Νᾱϊάς — “naiad”
  2. derived from Nāïas

Definitions

  1. A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh…

    A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.

  2. The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.

  3. Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A moon of Neptune

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